Laboratory Procedure
urinalysis
u·ri·nal·y·sis [ yoo r-uh-nal-uh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Diagnostic Techniques, Urological;
Clinical Chemistry Tests
Also called:
UA; Urine Analysis; Urine Test
Definitions related to urinalysis:
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A test that determines the content of the urine.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A urinalysis is a test of your urine. It is often done to check for a urinary tract infections, kidney problems, or diabetes. You may also have one during a checkup, if you are admitted to the hospital, before you have surgery, or if you are pregnant. It can also monitor some medical conditions and treatments. A urinalysis involves checking the urine for Its color; Its appearance (whether it is clear or cloudy); Any odor; The pH level (acidity); Whether there are substances that are not normally in urine, such as blood, too much protein, glucose, ketones, and bilirubin; Whether there are cells, crystals, and casts (tube-shaped proteins); Whether it contains bacteria or other germs.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Examination of urine by chemical, physical, or microscopic means. Routine urinalysis usually includes performing chemical screening tests, determining specific gravity, observing any unusual color or odor, screening for bacteriuria, and examining the sediment microscopically.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Laboratory analysis of urine, commonly used to aid in the diagnosis of disease or to detect the presence of a specific substance. It involves examination of the urine by physical or chemical means as well as microscopic examination that helps to screen for urinary tract infections, renal disease, and diseases of other organs, that result in abnormal metabolites (break-down products) appearing in the urine.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Physical, chemical or microscopic analysis or examination of urine.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Normal values are as follows: Color � Yellow (light/pale to dark/deep amber) Clarity/turbidity � Clear or cloudy pH � 4.5-8 Specific gravity � 1.WebMD, 2019
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A urinalysis is a test of your urine. A urinalysis is used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Urinalysis, laboratory examination of a sample of urine to obtain clinical information. Most of the substances normally excreted in the urine are metabolic products dissolved or suspended in water. A deviation from normal in the concentration of urinary constituents or the abnormal presence of...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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